Cumberland County

KY · Pop. 46,103 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a suburban county in KY with a population of approximately 46,103.

$/Acre: $873

Property Tax: 0.86%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 32.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.86%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$67,269

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$873

Median Home Price$195K

Acres for Sale1197

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,038 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K222

Property Crime /100K150

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate